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About The PBDA

The Portarlington Business Development Association (PBDA) was established in 2009 to support local businesses and strengthen the economic future of our town.
Since then, the PBDA has played a key role in advocating for infrastructure, investment, and community initiatives that have helped transform Portarlington from a quiet fishing village into a thriving coastal destination.

What We’ve Helped Make Happen

Over the years, we’ve worked with business leaders, all levels of government, and the local community to help deliver:

A Christmas Gift Appeal to help families in need during the festive season.

A petrol station and Woolworths supermarket, creating local jobs and improving access to essential services.
Expansion of the local Primary School to support a growing population.
Major community assets including a new fire station, Safe Harbour upgrades, and improvements to the police station.
Ongoing support for community events such as the Mussel and Celtic Festivals.

The Port Phillip Ferry service connecting Portarlington to Melbourne.

Our Core Values

Everything we do is guided by four core values:

Advocacy

Championing the needs of local businesses.

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Collaboration

Creating opportunities for connection and partnership.

VIEW OUR UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS

Education

Supporting growth through knowledge and training.

VIEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Community

Strengthening the link between business and the broader Portarlington community.

The PBDA Executive

The PBDA Executive is a volunteer committee made up of local business owners and professionals who are passionate about Portarlington’s future.

Kerry Trewin

President

John Van Beveren

Vice-President

Jenny King

Treasurer

Louise McLaughlin

Secretary

Connie Trathen

Fraser Baker

Latest News From The PBDA

PBDA President’s Report: 2025-2026

by | Aug 31, 2026

By Kerry Trewin, President It is my pleasure to present the President’s Report for the Portarlington Business Development Association for 2026.  This has been a positive and productive year for the Association, with a few important achievements that will help...

The Oxley Estate launch event

The Oxley Estate launch event

by | Mar 27, 2026

We thank owners Pauline and Peter Phillipou for allowing us to host our 1st dinner event of 2026, as their debut event, in their new events centre. They have owned Oxley Estate for 10 years, and this latest addition to their property, has set it up as an excellent...

Life Membership award 2025

Life Membership award 2025

by | Mar 17, 2026

Awarded at the Christmas Member Dinner 2025 at Claribeaux. Richard Underwood AM has spent more than 30 years giving back to Portarlington and the wider community — volunteering across countless clubs, committees and organisations, always with a can-do attitude, calm...

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